395-397 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The property at 395-397 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond is a 2-story multi-family residential building with 6 units, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by 4100 Geary Blvd LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent work occurring in 2021 when two storefront windows were replaced. Major accessibility upgrades were completed in 2008, including the installation of ADA-compliant bathrooms and a lift system, while 2010 saw comprehensive unit improvements including window replacements and electrical rewiring.

The building has experienced several maintenance issues and code violations, particularly in 2003-2005, including problems with fire escape drop ladders, smoke detectors, and unauthorized renovation work in the second-floor bathroom. These violations were eventually resolved, though a pattern of permit-related issues emerged, particularly in 2005-2006 when work was done without proper inspections or permits. The property's historical records show attempted conversions and modifications to change the use of the second floor from residential to commercial, though these proposals were ultimately disapproved.

A routine safety inspection was conducted in 2016, and there have been occasional complaints about building systems and maintenance requiring attention, though most have been resolved. The building's recent history (2024-2025) shows only typical municipal service calls related to street cleaning, parking, and public works, with no building-specific issues reported. The only recorded fire incident was a smoke detector activation with no fire damage reported.